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Lansing council adopts clearer rental‑property rules, keeps three‑year license requirement
Summary
The council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 1460 to clarify rental-property regulation, retain a three‑year license term, and add a new requirement that certain tenant information be provided at occupancy.
The Lansing City Council adopted an amendment to Chapter 1460 of the Lansing codified ordinances at its April 6 meeting, clarifying rules for certification and regulation of rental properties and adding a new section requiring landlords to provide specified information to tenants at move‑in.
Council Member Martinez, reporting from the public‑safety committee, said the committee recommended maintaining a three‑year rental license and adopted that approach in the ordinance. The ordinance was read a second time by title and adopted on the floor after a roll‑call vote recorded as unanimous.
What changed The ordinance clarifies existing certification procedures for rental units, preserves the three‑year licensing cycle the committee favored, and adds an informational requirement for tenants at the time of occupancy (the text of the new Section 1460.53 specifies the content to be provided).
Why it matters Roughly half of Lansing residents rent their homes, council members and public commenters noted during the meeting; the ordinance is intended to make certification and tenant‑information practices clear to landlords, tenants and enforcement staff.
Vote and next steps The council adopted the ordinance by roll call (council members present voted yes). The clerk recorded the adoption and the ordinance will be implemented per the city’s codification process; staff and committees will handle operational details and enforcement.
